gourmand

• Nom désignant une personne qui aime manger et qui mange souvent en grande quantité ; glouton ou amateur de bonne chère, voire friand de mets délicats.

A noun referring to a person who enjoys eating and often eats large amounts of food; a glutton or hearty eater.

1. Lover of good foodC1formalculinary

   A person who enjoys eating and often eats large amounts of food; a hearty eater.

   gourmand

   • The gourmand ordered a five-course meal with wine pairings.
   • He is a true gourmand who appreciates both quantity and quality.
   • The restaurant caters to gourmands with generous portions.

   Synonymesbon vivantconnoisseurepicureepicureanfoodiegastronome

2. Food connoisseurC1formalculinary

   A person who is knowledgeable about fine food and drink; a gourmet.

   gourmet

   • As a gourmand, she could identify the herbs in any dish.
   • The gourmand wrote a blog about his culinary adventures.
   • Only a true gourmand would notice the subtle flavors in this sauce.

   Synonymesconnoisseurepicureepicureanfoodiegastronomegourmet